All-Around Jacket
Description
We are beginning a production run of All-Around Jackets (and Double Hoods) in Drab Green and Lynx Pattern. We expect to ship these in July. I am tempted to make some in True Black, but will probably divert that Fabric to Peacoats. We won't have any Classic Brown or Natural White Fabric to work with until 2027.
AAJs are USD $985 up to size 2X; 3X, $1035; 4X, $1085
The All-Around Jacket (AAJ) can be worn in almost any outdoor or social setting. Many people go straight from the field to professional meetings or church or restaurant.
The AAJ can withstand unlimited snow, huge amounts of sleet and rain, significant wind ... and even a dunking in winter. It is designed for cool and cold weather, and can be worn in temps as high as 70F/22C (over a light wool base layer or even no base layer at all) or as cold as you like, far below freezing, with the right base layer(s). Lots of pockets.
We make these in FullWeight Merino Jacquard Fabric in Solid Colors Black, Brown, Drab Green, and Natural (Undyed) White, plus Lynx Pattern . All of the colors are shown in the color palette, and some in the photos.
The All-Around Jacket appears regularly on History Channel's hit series MOUNTAIN MEN, lately worn by Bret Bohn, but also Josh Kirk and Kidd and Harry Youren. It's common practice for manufacturers to pay serious money for "product placement." Josh got in touch with us simply because he noticed other outdoor professionals in WeatherWool, and he wears the AAJ because he wants to. Same with Bret, Kidd and Harry. The AAJ was also worn by Alex Javor (great review!) on the National Geographic TV Series Life Below Zero Next Generation. We have never paid anyone to wear WeatherWool.
If you purchase the AAJ, please also consider the Double Hood, which buttons onto the collar. If you want an exact match of color between the Jacket and the Hood, it's best to acquire both from the same Fabric Batch to ensure same dye lot. But some people prefer the Hood to contrast with the Jacket in order to break up the silhouette. Regardless of thoughts on color, there is NOTHING LIKE a Hood when you need one! Many people don't like Hoods. But one outing in horrendous weather, with the Hood protecting the head, neck and face, will change perspective.
There are some well-known people in the photos. The gent with the tripod-camera is Advisor Ron Spomer. And with the cigar, Carl Murawski of YouTube fame. Carl posted that photo with the caption "This jacket makes me look way cooler than I am." That still makes me laugh.
Recently, BLACK has become the most popular color for the AAJ. I think that means people have come to think of it as more of a dressy, city-type garment than a work or woods garment. I am kind of happy about that because it suggests that our audience is growing. But I do hope that all our wool gets out in some real weather, too.
Features:
- Made from our FullWeight Jacquard-weave Fabric. About 18.4 ounces per square yard (624 gm)
- A Double Yoke (a 2nd layer of Fabric) covers the top of the chest and back, as well as the shoulders. The Double Yoke extends about 35% of the length AAJ, and offers not only warmth and wind resistance, but also extreme protection against snow and sleet and even rain. The Yoke is shaped to help lead rain off the AAJ
- Heavy-duty YKK Double Zipper center-front closure. The Double Zip can be opened at both top and bottom
- Double-layer Storm Flap, secured by Slot Buttons, over the front zipper. The Storm Flap keeps the zip from fouling with ice or grit, and adds warmth if needed. And if the zip somehow fails, the Storm Flap still provides complete front closure
- Drawstring inside, at the waist
- Double layer of wool on the back of the forearms for cushioning and extra resistance to abrasion and moisture
- Cargo pockets on each side of the front. Pockets secured by zip and slots
- Handwarmer pockets under the cargo pockets, so the warmth of the body can reach the hands
- Four zippered pockets inside the jacket.
- The size of all the pockets scales with the size of the AAJ, but even the XXSmall jacket cargo pockets are large enough to fit the biggest cell phones. Inner pockets on the larger jackets will handle the largest cell phones
- A very substantial collar that provides significant additional protection when flipped up. Under the back of the collar are Slot Buttons that can be used to secure the Double Hood
- Three Slot Buttons at each cuff Cuff enable several adjustment sizes because the flap can be wound around the wrist in either direction
- The back of the AAJ is slightly longer than the front
- Near the bottom, the front and back panels not sewn together, so that sitting is more natural
- In size Large, the AAJ weighs about four pounds (1.8 kg)
Quality Control All-Around Jacket
18 April 2026 --- Ralph
Two-Way Zippers
A double zip can be opened at both bottom and top, or either one, or neither. Any outdoor garment that uses a single zipper is just not a serious garment. We generally use Vislon zippers because they are more tolerant of grit and cold than metal zippers. Also, Vislon is safer because it does not conduct electricity. We have been unable to find zippers whose performance is guaranteed in temperatures below -20F/-29C, so some of our garments, such as the All-Around Jac and the SkiJac, have storm flaps partly to insulate the zippers. The storm flaps also keep the zips from getting caked with ice and snow or clogged with grit.
Two-Way Zippers
A double zip can be opened at both bottom and top, or either one, or neither. Any outdoor garment that uses a single zipper is just not a serious garment. We generally use Vislon zippers because they are more tolerant of grit and cold than metal zippers. Also, Vislon is safer because it does not conduct electricity. We have been unable to find zippers whose performance is guaranteed in temperatures below -20F/-29C, so some of our garments, such as the All-Around Jac and the SkiJac, have storm flaps partly to insulate the zippers. The storm flaps also keep the zips from getting caked with ice and snow or clogged with grit.
Slot Buttons
Slot Buttons are more secure than any other type of button we know. They have two slots through which an ultra-strong strip of nylon ribbon is threaded. The nylon ribbon is very securely sewn to the garment using Mil-Spec Anefil Nylon water-resistant thread. The Slot Button design results in an extremely well-anchored Button.
Slot Buttons
Slot Buttons are more secure than any other type of button we know. They have two slots through which an ultra-strong strip of nylon ribbon is threaded. The nylon ribbon is very securely sewn to the garment using Mil-Spec Anefil Nylon water-resistant thread. The Slot Button design results in an extremely well-anchored Button.
Our Fabric
Our 100% American, 100% Wool Fabrics, made from 100% WeatherWool Certified Fine Wool, are the foundation of our company. Making our own Fabric is time-consuming, difficult and expensive. But for us, there is no other way.
Full Weight WeatherWool
Our FullWeight Fabric was the start of WeatherWool ... the first Fabric we developed and still fundamental to us. Woven on a Jacquard loom, its three-dimensional structure insulates far better than normal flat-weave wool fabrics. FullWeight Fabric is our warmest Fabric. FullWeight Fabric weighs 18-19 ounces per square yard (627 grams per square meter), depending on the particular Fabric Batch. FullWeight is about 50% heavier than our MidWeight.
Full Weight WeatherWool
Our FullWeight Fabric was the start of WeatherWool ... the first Fabric we developed and still fundamental to us. Woven on a Jacquard loom, its three-dimensional structure insulates far better than normal flat-weave wool fabrics. FullWeight Fabric is our warmest Fabric. FullWeight Fabric weighs 18-19 ounces per square yard (627 grams per square meter), depending on the particular Fabric Batch. FullWeight is about 50% heavier than our MidWeight.
FAQ
Where is it made?
All of our products are 100% made in the USA using 100% American-made wool and materials. We pay American citizens to make all of our garments. See more.
Is WeatherWool in retail stores?
No, it is only available directly through this Website.
What are your garments designed for?
We set out to make the best All-Purpose outerwear possible and we take that "ALL" part seriously. While some items may be better then others for specific needs we like to think we have the perfect garment for anything you do outside regardless if it is in the serving in military, hunting, camping, city, country, work or worship.
Why is it so expensive?
We never cut a single corner at any step. We make our own fabric, from the best wool in the USA. There are over 45 steps in making our fabric alone. We use the highest quality materials made in the USA. We have owner operated customer service on call to serve you and offer free shipping in USA and Canada as well as hassle free returns.
Is WeatherWool Merino Wool?
Not exactly. Merino is great wool and has been very well marketed over the years but pure merino alone is not actually suitable for us.
We select our wool based on a number of characteristics including micron, strength, length, and comfort factor. With the help of our advisor Bob Padula we have determined the perfect recipe for our goals. Thanks to modern equipment we can test all the wool before we buy it and that wool is primarily coming from Rambouillet and Targhee breeds.
How do you clean WeatherWool
Short answer, you almost never need to. It's self cleaning. We've had garments we've worn for 7 years that have never been cleaned other then some rain.
However, things happen. If a lukewarm bath and dry flat doesn't do the trick, you can try wool-cleaner. Our full cleaning page is here.
Can bugs bite through your fabric?
We have not heard of any that can.
What is your customer service policy?
Our customers will be taken care of.
Full Customer Service policy can be found here.
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About us
Founders / Owners
WeatherWool was founded in 2009 by Ralph and Debby DiMeo. Together with their children and a few friends they maintain 100% ownership of the company. Their full story can be read here.
Direct Connection To The Source
We make our own Fabric, starting with raw wool carefully and specifically selected from a small group of ranches in the USA that meet our certification standards. This isn't no stock photo. We're actually out there during shearing sampling wool and sharing stoies and good times with the ranchers and their families.
The Best We Can Figure Out
While most companies decide a price point, and reverse engineer a garment to meet that retail price, WeatherWool does the opposite. We make the best garment we can figure out how to make at every decision we face.Although our garments seem pricey to some our profit margins are below average and you're getting more value for your money and assurance that you're getting some of the best wool in the world.
